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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.92, 365.64 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.92, 365.64 and 115.76 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.92 : 365.64 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.92/365.64 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.92x = 365.64 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.92x = 42,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,326.49/243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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